Monday, December 17, 2012

Once Again We Must Remember....

Guns do not kill, people kill!
The tragedy in Connecticut is proof, we as a country need to re-open more mental institutions.
When growing up, every large city had a mental institution, a hospital to place mentally disturbed individuals for around the clock treatment and therapy.
The political correct world we reside in now, for the most part have done away with these vessels of intensive therapy for a more modern course, swallow a anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, anti-schizophrenic pill and go out into the world. Hopefully the disturbed individual will continue to take their medication, and visit their doctor regularly, which in a perfect world that would work, but we do not live in a perfect world.

I have to be honest, I am not following the story of this individual who destroyed so many families lives. I am not going commercialize or remember his name, rather, I will remember, CHARLOTTE BACON, 6, DANIEL BARDEN, 7, RACHEL D'AVINO, 29, OLIVIA ENGEL, 6, DAWN HOCHSPRUNG, 47, principal, MADELEINE HSU, 6, CATHERINE HUBBARD, 6, CHASE KOWALSKI, 7, NANCY LANZA, 52, gunman's mother, JESSE LEWIS, 6, ANA MARQUEZ-GREENE, 6, JAMES MATTIOLI, 6, GRACE AUDREY McDONNELL, 7, ANNE MARIE MURPHY, 52, teacher, EMILIE PARKER, 6, JACK PINTO, 6, NOAH POZNER, 6, JESSICA REKOS, 6, LAUREN GABRIELLE ROUSSEAU, 30, teacher, MARY SHERLACH, 56, school psychologist, VICTORIA SOTO, 27, teacher, and BENJAMIN WHEELER, 6.

My prayer is that we will never forget these brave individuals who's lives were taken by a mad man. Together as a nation, we will move forward with this bitter taste of despair. Always remember to tell your loved ones,how much you love them as they walk out the door.

Where ever this day leads you, my hope is that you find time to cherish the simple things in life, the beautiful snowflake drifting quietly from heaven, the small child, clinging to his parents leg, the sparkle of wonder in the eyes of children awaiting Santa, and find time to say a prayer for peace for our world.




Thursday, December 13, 2012

Intricate shaped snowflakes, Snow Globes, Sleigh bells, Hot Toddy

What do you visualize when you imagine the Christmas season? I see beautiful ice crystals as the ones below:

I can not forget a winter scene snow globe or Sleigh bellsSleigh Bells
Or how about something to keep you warm as in a hot toddy?Hot Toddy

These are some of my favorite images when I think of Christmas. Quite times watching snowflakes quietly drifting from the sky above.
Where I reside now, I don't see many if any snowflakes making their individual escape from the sky. I'm not complaining though, because when I lived in the mountains in Colorado, I had my share of snowflakes, and even the thrill of experiencing 'blue' snow. Being so frigid where I was, the snow at times actually was a beautiful aqua blue color.
Now, I have the pleasure of sipping a hot toddy and escaping in my memories of Christmas's past.
No hustle and bustle for myself and my husband. We enjoy peaceful moments of one another. Gifts and Malls? Not for us. We are lucky enough to have one another, we do not need a holiday to give one another a gift. I believe visiting with loved ones is the best gift we can offer one another. It's not about the fancy wrapping paper and bows, it's about being true to yourself, your friends and family.
Where ever this holiday season leads you, enjoy, relax, don't overspend, and spread the holiday cheer with your genuine smile.